Oh hey, Fall!

So I guess Fall is here! I've been waiting all year for this, and with all of our new events, staying home with the kids more, and my husband getting back in school... It just sort of crept up on me!

Mary & I are welcoming about 10 new artists in the next few weeks! Great Fall gear for sure!
PLUS we're putting in some new orders next week! The shop is going to be filling up and out from every direction.
We will even have some new sections!

Just a few things off the top of my head... New pieces from Laura Fauna, dog coats from Raccoon Eyes, hats for adults and children, new art from Lany Devening, a whole bath and body section!, more home decor, brand new pieces from Withering Elm Jewelry, etc.

Such a busy month in October! We'll be part of the Fringe Fest. We are joining the BBC for a huge ladies' night "Real Women Drink Real Beer". We are combining our efforts to come up with some great shirts! We are planning an event with the New Albanian Brewing company for early November!

I'm excited to start the do it yourself's! If anyone has any suggestions, just email me at katytraughber@gmail.com.

I've been doing a large amount of porch setting, or balcony rather. But I know as it gets colder, being stuck inside is going to give me cabin fever. I have been brainstorming about some simple projects to make visual stimulating storage and that seasonal "blah" more tolerable! There will be a do it yourself on turning bookshelves into cabinets, how to sew storage for the car, and eco-friendly seasonal decorating. There is so much waste during the holidays! I'm looking into ways to reuse objects and also to use organic biodegradable material.



In my life exists a very on the go, out of my way, climb the walls three year old. I'm lucky to keep her dressed and put together for a couple of hours. To boot, she has wild curly hair and at times looks as though she was raised by a wild pack of family dogs. Thank you Modest Mouse for putting the words to the commotion that is my daughter. Then to sort of complete the set, because they always are glued together, I have a very fast, very curious one year old.

They love love love these leggies!



These are handmade by a stay at home mother. I support any mother, because trust me they need support!
They fit anywhere from around three months to preschool age... ACTUALLY! I STAND CORRECTED! Last night a very fashionable 7 year old tried a pair on as knee high leggies and totally rocked them with every inch of her personality. I was impressed.

The thing I love about them the most is that they enable you to layer. As a mom, especially if you're on limited income or a tight budget, it's very important to make clothes last or take advantage of sales. Sometimes clearance racks are full of out of season clothing, like shorter skirts, etc. These tights make shorts, skirts, and dresses fall friendly. Layer them under pants for a snow day, and take them back out of the drawer for layering in Spring!

Perfect for protecting babies' legs while they're learning to crawl.



These are the same pair on both my kids, size 12 mo & 3/4T.

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Fall Gift Ideas
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Cozy little bag from Stitch Twitch


Reusable eco-friendly and just too cute... Cup cozy.


Back to school Fancy Rabbit tote


Fall colors feather hair piece


Back to school pencil bag or every day tote storage Hedgehog & Squirrel zipper pouch


Cream headband


Knit and sit with a cup of hot tea

Fringe Fest

Female Art Collective will be part of New Albanian Brewing Company's FRINGE FEST this year.



"With New Albany's annual autumn street fair, Harvest Homecoming, little more than a week away, the NABC is hard at work preparing for the second iteration of its own - admittedly somewhat skewed - take on a civic festival, Fringe Fest 2009!

The goal of last year's inaugural Fringe Fest was "to create a cultural counterpoint to Harvest Homecoming and provide unique music, interesting exhibits, captivating films, and – most importantly – good beer. Fringe Fest embraces everything creative and original, and welcomes anything outside of the social ‘norm’”.

So it remains this year, with the added incentive of trying to maintain the creative atmosphere for a full week instead of just doing “booth days” downtown. Here's a partial view of an early draft of the schedule; expect there to be changes, and remember that all events will take place at the NABC's Bank Street Brewhouse.

Saturday, October 3:
Fringe Fest kicks off with an 'After the Parade Party', live music with Clint Ackerman and more, and NABC Progressive Pints on the Bank Street Brewhouse's north patio.

Sunday, October 4:
Bloody Mary Bar from 12:00 to 3:00, Metro Area Restaurant Employee Appreciation Night from 4:00 to 9:00, with music by Rebecca Williams, Luke Asher and more.

Monday, October 5:
The Bank Street Brewhouse is closed, of course.

Tuesday, October 6:
We were going to do a pig roast and offer 'swine flu' vaccinations, but as with most great ideas ... well, our stars have so far failed to align. Tuesday remains in the 'To Be Announced' category.

Wednesday, October 7:
Klezmer Nacht! If we can book the Klezmer guys (John’s working on it), this one’s in the book for the patio or the tent, if the tent is up.

Thursday through Saturday, October 8-10:
And for the main event, we'll be erecting the 'Big Top' in the Bank Street Brewhouse's parking lot - well, as big a top as the parking lot will hold; Chef Josh Lehman will be grilling a special fest menu in the open air; Rosa L. Stumblebus will be serving beer; there'll be live music - and perhaps other unusual entertainments - on the patio each evening; and an exhibit of local artists inside. We’ll be serving beer from noon until last call. I’m waiting for verification of grilling hours, and we’re working on the lineup of artists.

Thursday, October 8
Music by Old Man and others TBA
Beginning after dark, it’s Louisville Film Society night and a potpourri of shorts and snippets on the silver (white?) screen.

Friday, October 9
Afternoon musical acts TBA. National Hotel plays from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., followed by the Involuntary’s at 9:00 p.m. and Adventure at 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 10
Afternoon musical acts TBA. NABC’s own Jared Williamson will be playing from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with J. Glenn at 9:00 p.m. and a headliner at 10:00 p.m. TBA."

New Albanian Brewing Company::
http://www.newalbanian.com/index.php

Harvest Homecoming
http://www.harvesthomecoming.com/


So those of you who have never been fortunate or brave enough to fully experience Harvest Homecoming...
You don't know what you're missing! Hundreds of food, craft, and game booths! Carny rides! Fried EVERYTHING! including funnel cakes!

Truly a Southern Indiana marvel. haha It really is so much fun, in the cheesiest never admit it to your friends sort of way. Whatever, I'm proud to love Harvest.

What is amazing is you can enjoy Harvest Homecoming, get burnt out on it, then head on over just a short distance to Fringe Fest. Or avoid Harvest all together and bee-line it to Fringe Fest. If you haven't experienced the beer list at New Albanian... I don't know what to say for you. I don't think there's anything that I could say. DO IT! DO IT ASAP! You're quality of life depends on it!

So I'm really excited, if you couldn't tell, that the Female Art Collective is going to be part of all this commotion. Last year was a blast.

Mark your calendars.



Mama Traughber (that's me) pushing through to get to Fringe Fest last year, Parker in tow, Milo in front. Yeah best worst parenting moment ever 2 year old with hand squeezed lemonade and cotton candy... 'eh oh well, Harvest Homecoming is only once a year :)


Did I mention that my good friend, Luke Asher is playing the event?
http://www.myspace.com/lukeasher


& last but not least, my husband, Ben Traughber.
http://www.myspace.com/bentraughber

Tonight Tonight!

The Female Art Collective will be at the 2nd annual Hop & Harvest at the St. Matthew's BBC location.

2nd Annual Hop and Harvest Festival
Saturday, September 26
4-close

An outdoor festival with hop demonstrations, beer from all surrounding breweries using the local grown hops, local farmers and farmers market, music and great food!
Participating vendors include:
BBC Main St
Cumberland Brewery
Brownings Brewery
New Albanian Brewery
Rainbow Blossom
Fox Hollow Farms
LIBA—Keep Louisville Weird
Finger Picking Farms
Earths Promise Farms
Oliver Winery
Betty's Bakery
Bluebonnets & Bluegrass Alpaca Farms
Kenny's Farmhouse Cheese
Bourbon Barrel Foods
and more TBA!

*If the weather is bad, they will move it inside. *

Come out for great Fall bags by Stitch Twitch!





Handmade, original, one of a kind.

Gillian, Jack of All Trades

Congrats to FAC artist & designer, Gillian Mosvold for being featured in Staff Picks in the Leo!




Gillian's jewelry is featured in our online boutique.



She features gemstones, seed beads, fresh water pearl, 14k gold fill, and sterling silver in a way that I've never seen before. Native joins folk in a fashion forward marriage. Each piece original and one of a kind.



But Gillian's talent doesn't stop at jewelry.





http://web.mac.com/gmosvold/iWeb/Site/HOME.html

Hostess w/the Mostest!

Pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin ale, roasted pumpkin seeds...

'Tis Fall!

Just in! Spooky aprons by Flapper Girl.
(Umm... so I don't know if I'm alone here, but I definitely wouldn't limit myself to using these just during Halloween haha.)

AND


Noir lace fingerless gloves by Astrid.

Deck your halls with "Lady Death" by Kali Ann Kirchner.



& this print "Harey Situation" by Mary Levinsky.

Forget the Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, angry Godzilla sized bunnies are where it's at.